Events Calendar

Now-April 24th: Book Fair at North Hancock Elementary. *To donate to Share the Fair, which helps students who would otherwise not be able to make a purchase, go to scholastic.com/bf/northhancockelemschool.

Thursday, April 23rd: HCMS Cheerleading tryouts, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 23rd: The Hancock County Conservation District offers free tree seedlings at the HC Career Center, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Thursday, April 23rd: HCHS Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing for juniors.

Thursday, April 23rd: School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting at North Hancock Elementary School, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 23rd: HCHS Track meet at McLean County. *CANCELED.

Thursday, April 23rd: HCHS Tennis match vs. Butler County at Home, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 23rd: HCHS (JV/V) Softball game vs. Meade County at Home, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 23rd: HCHS (JV/V) Baseball game at Breckinridge County, 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 23rd: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 24th: HCMS Midterms.

Friday, April 24th: HCMS Choir trip to elementary schools.

Friday, April 24th: Stand Up 4 Children, crossing the bridge from awareness to action, FREE family-friendly event at Smothers Park, 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Food, games and activities.

Friday, April 24th: HCHS (JV/V) Baseball game vs. Breckinridge County at Home, 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 24th: HCHS Track meet at Elizabethtown.

Saturday, April 25th: Hornet Band students travel to KMEA Solo & Ensemble.

Saturday, April 25th: SHES Yearbook orders are due today.

Saturday, April 25th: HCHS Softball game at Jack C. Fisher Park, 8:30 a.m., noon and 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 25th: Community Shred Day at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 St. Rt. 1389, Hawesville. Shredding done on site. Five boxes/totes per vehicle. Sponsored by HCPL.

Saturday, April 25th: Camp Care On-The-Go for ages 13-15 at Owensboro Innovation Campus, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Lunch provided by Owensboro Health. Hands-on intro to medical careers. Register at reg.learningstream.com.

Saturday, April 25th: Test drive a school bus with the Hancock County Public Schools Transportation Department at HCHS, 9:00 a.m.-noon. HCPS is hiring school bus drivers. The community is invited. Talk with transportation dept. about hours, benefits and schedules. Must be 21 or older and have a valid driver’s license.

Saturday, April 25th: Domtar Bigfoot Hunt at Jeffreys Cliffs, KY 1406, Hawesville, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Family hike, bigfoot hunt, food truck and drinks available. Open to all members of the community.

Saturday, April 25th: Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Spring Market behind First Financial Bank in Hawesville, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Booth setup for vendors begins at 8:00 a.m. Booths are $25 for non-members. Email [email protected] to register.

Saturday, April 25th: HCMS Baseball game at Grayson County, 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 25th: HCHS (JV/V) Baseball game at Ohio County, 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. *CANCELED.

Sunday, April 26th: HCHS Class of 2026 Baccalaureate at Lewisport Baptist Church, 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 26th: HCHS Softball game at Jack C. Fisher Park, TBD.

Monday, April 27th: HCMS Culinary Arts field trip.

Monday, April 27th: HCHS FBLA at State Conference in Louisville.

Monday, April 27th: HCHS (JV/V) Softball game at Muhlenberg County, 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28th: Pokémon Club at North Hancock Elementary, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28th: HCHS Track meet at Home.

Tuesday, April 28th: HCMS Baseball game at Tell City, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29th: HCHS Top 10 Banquet.

Thursday, April 30th: North Hancock Elementary School kindergarten field trip.

Thursday, April 30th: HCHS Tennis at Home.

Thursday, April 30th: HCHS (JV/V) Baseball game at Home, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 30th: HCHS (JV/V) Softball game at Perry Central.

Friday, May 1st: Spring activities and KSA morning pep rally at HCHS. All spring activities will be recognized and there will be fun games in honor of Derby weekend, 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 2nd: HCMS Baseball game at Home, 10:00 a.m.

May 4th-8th: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at Hancock County Schools.

Monday, May 4th: 4th and 5th grade music performances at North Hancock Elementary School.

Tuesday, May 5th: Pokémon Club at North Hancock Elementary, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6th: HCHS Senior Scholarship Presentations and Senior Cords and Awards Ceremony at HCHS Gym. Scholarship presentations, 5:00 p.m. Cords and awards, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6th: HCMS Baseball game at Whitesville, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 7th: Hancock County 4-H Dessert Auction. Funds go towards 4-H Camp scholarships. Bidding on the Hancock County 4-H Facebook page, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Winners announced at 7:10 p.m. *Pickup and payment at Extension Office on May 8th, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. To donate a dessert, call 270-927-6618 or email [email protected].

Thursday, May 7th: Spring Band Concert at HCHS, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, May 8th: Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) rally at North Hancock Elementary.

Sunday, May 10th: Mother’s Day.

May 11th-15th: HCHS Seniors currently 18 or who will be 18 by Nov. 3, 2026, can register to vote during the school day in the HCHS Media Center. Bring driver’s license and social security number. HCHS government teacher, Mr. Kratzer, will be there to assist with paperwork.

May 11th-15th: Kentucky Summative Assessments (KSA) testing at Hancock County Schools, grades 3rd-8th, 10th and 11th.

Tuesday, May 12th: Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast for members at HC Career Center, 7:30 a.m. Speaker & sponsor: The Hancock Clarion. Breakfast from Riverview Restaurant.

Tuesday, May 12th: North Hancock Elementary Pre-K field trip.

Tuesday, May 12th: HCMS Baseball game at Perry Central, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 14th: Staff retirement ceremony at Hancock County High School.

Thursday, May 14th: School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting at North Hancock Elementary School, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, May 15th: HCHS Senior Trip to Malibu Jacks in Louisville. Cost per person is $23, and includes putt-putt golf, indoor go-karts, amusement rides, arcade, bowling, laser tag, slice of pizza and drink. Students return at 2:45 p.m.

Friday, May 15th: Hornet Band field trip.

Saturday, May 16th: Run for the Brave 5K, supporting the Hawesville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, at Hancock County Middle School. Registration at 7:00 a.m. Race begins at 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 16th: First Responders Day at Hancock County Middle School, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Free event for the community to connect with first responders from the four local volunteer fire departments, police and sheriff departments, EMS and search and rescue. Ask questions, learn about public safety and see emergency vehicles up close. Fun activities for all ages, safety demos and information booths, food trucks and refreshments.

Saturday, May 16th: Hancock County Homesteaders Market at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 KY 1389 in Hawesville, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Live animals and many local handmade, homegrown goods.

Sunday, May 17th: Choir Spring Concert, 3:30 p.m.

Monday, May 18th: HCMS talent show.

Monday, May 18th: 2026 HCHS graduates who attended North or South Hancock Elementary attend Former Student Graduate Hall Walk. North Hancock, 1:30 p.m. South Hancock, 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19th: No classes at HC Schools for Primary Election Day. Polls open 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20th: HCMS Field Day.

Thursday, May 21st: 2026-27 Preschool Pre-registration and screening at the Hancock County Career Center, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 21st: HCMS KSA Reward Day.

Thursday, May 21st: Eighth grade graduation at Hancock County High School Gym, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, May 22nd: Last day of school for students at HC Schools (This date is subject to change). Closing day for teachers and staff is Tuesday, May 26th.

Friday, May 22nd: HCHS Class of 2026 Graduation Day. Senior Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Senior time capsules and info., 9:00 a.m. Class picture in gym, 9:15 a.m. Graduation practice, 9:30 a.m. Graduating seniors meet in Commons Area for staging, 5:15 p.m. Processional into the gym, 6:00 p.m.

Monday, May 25th: Memorial Day.

May 28th-30th: Lewisport Heritage Festival. Bands playing at Chapman Park: Friday, May 29th – Hall Pass, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 30th – Greg Tate and Company, 4:00 p.m., Bub and Company, 6:00 p.m., and Josh Mitcham, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 30th: 5K Color Run during the Lewisport Heritage Festival. Race starts at 190 4th Street, 8:00 a.m. Registration forms available at City Hall, HCPL, Senior Center, Career Center, Rehabilitation & Performance Institute and Poole’s Pharmacy. *Pre-register by May 18th to guarantee a T-shirt. Fee is $20. Proceeds go to scholarships and future events. Call Julie Newton with questions at 270-922-7580.

Saturday, May 30th: Antique Tractor Pull during Heritage Festival at Lewisport Community Center, 10:00 a.m. For more information contact Kevin Emmick at 270-314-4940.

Saturday, May 30th: Lewisport Heritage Festival Tractor Show and Drive. Tractor Show categories at Chapman Park are 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, 4th place, 5th place and Fan Favorite. Awards at 2:00 p.m. $100 per place and trophies. T-shirts for all participants. Tractor Drive downtown, 2:30 p.m. For more information contact Brent Wigginton at 270-922-6665.

Saturday, May 30th: Car and Truck Show and Cruise-In downtown Lewisport during the Heritage Festival, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded at 6:30 p.m. No entry fee. For more information contact Kevin Emmick at 270-314-4940 or Jerry Emmick at 270-392-9585.

June 1st-5th: FREE Tell City Regional Arts Theater Camp, 9:00 a.m.-noon. Set design, costumes. Grades 8-12.

Tuesday, June 2nd: Candidate filing deadline for the general election in November, 4:00 p.m.

June 2nd-5th: 4-H Teen Conference at University of Kentucky Campus for 8th-12th grade students. *Registration deadline is April 13th. To register, contact Lisa Hagman at 270-927-6618 or [email protected].

June 8th-12th: Arts Teach Kids Summer Camp for ages 6-9. Register at riverparkcenter.org/camps or call 270-925-9976.

Monday, June 8th: Annual Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Dinner at Lewisport Community Center.

June 15th-18th: Camp Vastwood at Vastwood Park.

Wednesday, June 17th: Capstone Presentation at the Hancock County Board of Education.

Thursday, June 18th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, June 19th: Juneteenth.

Saturday, June 20th: Opening Day of the Lewisport Farmers Market at Chapman Park, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. *Every Saturday in July and August.

June 20th-July 25th: Lewisport Flea Market. Contact Megan at Lewisport City Hall for vendor information at 270-295-3324. Vendor spaces are available for collectibles, antiques, vintage, retro items, and other hard-to-find goods.

Sunday, June 21st: Father’s Day.

June 27th-30th: Imagination Summer Camp for ages 7-10. Register at riverparkcenter.org/camps or call 270-925-9976.

June 29th-July 2nd: 4-H Camp.

Saturday, July 4th: Independence Day celebration at Vastwood Park, featuring an expanded fireworks display in honor of America’s 250th birthday.

Thursday, July 30th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

August 5th-8th: Hancock County Fair.

Thursday, August 20th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, August 24th: First day of the new school year for students at HC Schools. (Opening Day for teachers and staff is Friday, August 21st.)

Saturday, September 5th: Hancock County Homesteaders Market at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 KY 1389 in Hawesville, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Live animals and many local handmade, homegrown goods.

Monday, September 7th: Labor Day, no classes at HC Schools.

Saturday, September 12th: Community Shred Day at Lewisport Branch Library, 400 2nd St., Lewisport. Shredding done on site. Five boxes/totes per vehicle.

Thursday, September 24th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

October 12th-16th: Fall Break for Hancock County Schools.

Thursday, October 22nd: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 24th: Hancock County Homesteaders Market at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 KY 1389 in Hawesville, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Live animals and many local handmade, homegrown goods.

Monday, November 2nd: No classes at HC Schools, Inservice.

Tuesday, November 3rd: No classes at HC Schools, General Election Day.

Wednesday, November 11th: Veterans Day.

Thursday, November 19th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 17th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

*For a more complete list of school events and timely updates, check your student’s newsletter and follow their school’s Facebook page, as well as the Hancock County Public Schools Communication Facebook page.